[See: 7 Bond Funds to Buy as Rates Rise.] As stock market volatility picks up, Hart says investors should consider if the yield spread between the MLP and Treasury notes is enough to compensate for the MLP's greater risk. Investors may …

MLPs are limited partnerships that are publicly traded on stock exchanges. Unlike corporations, MLPs do not pay federal income tax. Rather, they pass their income to their unitholders, who may be subject to income tax on the distributions. …

A stockbroker suggested this stock, and I'd appreciate your opinion ... EPD is the largest and perhaps one of the best-managed MLPs in the country; 22 of the 24 analysts following the company have a "buy" recommendation on it. Zacks, …